What types of jobs can I get after getting a private pilot license?
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Career definition for a Private Pilot:
Private pilots fly planes used for private customers. They may taxi corporate executives from city to city, transport professional sports teams to their next games or take celebrities to a movie shoot because of the nature of the work, private pilots frequently get to know and bond with people who use their services. Private pilots work for smaller companies which allows for greater career autonomy. They are also known as charter pilots or corporate pilots. -
A Private Pilot License (PPL) allows individuals to fly aircraft for personal and non-commercial purposes. While it does not qualify for airline jobs, it opens doors to various aviation-related careers. Here are some career options:
Career Option
Description
Average Salary (INR)
Flight Instructor
Train aspiring pilots at flying schools after gaining experience.
2.5 LPA
Charter Pilot
Work with private aviation firms to fly non-commercial aircraft.
44 LPA
Bush or Ferry Pilot
Transport aircraft or passengers to remote locations.
10 LPA
Corporate Pilot
Fly executives in privately owned jets (requires additional certification).
25 LPA
Note: The estimated average salary has been taken from Ambitionbox.com.
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